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5 GLJ

2026 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,042 mi
Last recorded24,042 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
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Vehicle Details

Registration5 GLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 24,042 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 23,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 22,278 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 21,509 miles

Both rear suspension housing dust covers split.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,153 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 14,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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5 GLJ is a 2026 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 GLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 0 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 GLJ registered?

5 GLJ is a 2026 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 2026.

Is 5 GLJ safe to buy?

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